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Reflections on Mirrored Furnishings

Although we don’t carry a large number of mirrored pieces I have always had a great appreciation for the finer examples.
Mirrored furniture dates back to the latter part of the 12th Century and it was Venetians (before the Renaissance) who mastered the art of applying mirror to furnishings.
Lured to France by members of King Louis [...]

Mother of Pearl Inlay

Mother of Pearl inlay, also known as luodian, originated in China during the Song dynasty (960-1279) and the technique was soon used throughout Asia.
These particular pieces were created by artisans in India. The light base color is rare (dark colors are standard for this style) and the detail is extraordinary.
I would be tempted to use [...]